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**JohnKSa** · October 6, 2012, 04:16 AM

This probably isn't nearly as definitive an answer as you'd like, but based on a comparison of the overall length figures on Ruger's website it looks like there are probably two different action lengths.

The LOP and barrel lengths are identical between the .243/.308 and .30-06/270 Ruger American Rifles and yet the .30-06/.270 rifles are 0.5" longer overall.

October 6, 2012, 04:16 AM	#2
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,971	This probably isn't nearly as definitive an answer as you'd like, but based on a comparison of the overall length figures on Ruger's website it looks like there are probably two different action lengths. The LOP and barrel lengths are identical between the .243/.308 and .30-06/270 Ruger American Rifles and yet the .30-06/.270 rifles are 0.5" longer overall. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?